Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

a promotion?" Graham chuckled. "Or a raise?

deeply. It felt like she and Graham

I won't keep you any longer. I'm a bit

was puzzled. It was late at night on his end, so what could he be

"Graham, I—"

of days. I'll return at the beginning of

nod, her

there

leaned back on the soft sofa. She gazed at the sea through the window,

he wasn't alone. He brought Persephone to avoid making

like a lively young rabbit. "Ms. Squire! Your

laughed. "Hush, I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious food are you making for

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